Question:
If I am a healthy adult under age 65, does getting a flu shot reduce my chance of getting the flu or flu like illness more than not getting a flu shot?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 2
Amount Saved: $25 medical research cost
MedHead Message:
About 30 people vaccinated will result in one fewer case of influenza-like illness or the flu. This may come in handy for those people who work in the medical profession. Not so much in other professions.
References:
1. Demicheli, V et. al. Vaccines for preventing influenza in healthy adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018 Feb 1;2:CD001269.
